A new study published in the Journal of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry found that computer-based attention training reduced anxiety in 50% of participants. The treatment involved targeting neutral or threatening stimuli, leading to comparable reductions in anxiety. This promising result provides a potential aug...
SourceElsevier·JournalJournal of the American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry·DateDec 19, 2019
Researchers at the University of Pittsburgh are using advanced MRI technology to study the connection between small vessel disease and Alzheimer's disease, aiming to identify new prevention and treatment targets. The team will visualize cerebrospinal fluid flow in real-time, shedding light on pathways linking SVD and CSF clearance.
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A study by researchers at the University of Montreal found that adolescents who spent more time on social media, television, and computers experienced increased anxiety symptoms. Decreasing screen time was linked to reduced anxiety. The study suggests limiting screen time may be a way to help teens manage anxiety.
SourceUniversity of Montreal·JournalThe Canadian Journal of Psychiatry·DateNov 26, 2019
A Danish study found that teenagers with cleanliness rituals and poor insights into their condition are more likely to struggle with OCD despite standard cognitive behavioural therapy. Almost 60% of the patients experienced a worrying relapse after three years.
SourceAarhus University·JournalJournal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry·DateNov 18, 2019
Researchers developed a speech-based mobile app that can categorize a patient's mental health status as accurately as or better than humans. The AI system assesses speech samples, compares them to previous samples and the broader population, and rates the patient's mental state.
SourceUniversity of Colorado at Boulder·JournalSchizophrenia Bulletin·DateNov 12, 2019
A 16-year observational study found that patients who present to hospital for non-fatal self-harm are at high risk of suicide immediately following discharge. The study highlights the need for comprehensive assessment, safety planning, and early follow-up care to reduce this risk.
SourceThe Lancet·JournalThe Lancet Psychiatry·DateNov 6, 2019
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A study found that youth with psychosis spectrum disorders exhibit surface area reductions in key brain regions, including orbitofrontal, cingulate, precentral, and postcentral areas. These changes are not seen in typically developing youth or those with bipolar spectrum disorders.
SourceElsevier·JournalJournal of the American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry·DateOct 29, 2019
A study by Queen Mary University of London researchers found that excess psychosis diagnoses amongst Black and South Asian men in deprived urban areas may reflect a cluster of disadvantage rather than individual factors. The team identified four markers of vulnerability: drug and alcohol dependence, criminality and violence, risky or c...
SourceQueen Mary University of London·JournalThe British Journal of Psychiatry·DateOct 29, 2019
A study published in Biological Psychiatry found that mindfulness meditation training enhances the ability to recall a 'safety' memory, leading to reduced fear and anxiety. The researchers used MRI scans to examine changes in the brain associated with attention and memory following mindfulness meditation training.
SourceMassachusetts General Hospital·JournalBiological Psychiatry·DateOct 15, 2019
A new study published in the American Journal of Psychiatry found that gender-affirming surgery significantly reduces mental health treatment use among transgender individuals with gender incongruence. The study, which analyzed over 2,500 individuals, showed a 8% reduction in mental health treatment odds for every year since receiving ...
SourceAmerican Psychiatric Association·JournalAmerican Journal of Psychiatry·DateOct 4, 2019
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A new study found no overall association between oral contraceptive use and depressive symptom severity in young women, but reported higher symptoms in 16-year-old girls. The researchers suggest that the bidirectional relationship between oral contraceptive use and depressive symptoms may be at play, with both contributing to each other.
SourceBrigham and Women's Hospital·JournalJAMA Psychiatry·DateOct 2, 2019
A $4 million grant will study the impact of an easy-to-use online platform called WeCareAdvisor on managing dementia symptoms and caregiver distress. The platform provides education, daily tips, and a systematic approach for describing strategies to manage behavioral and psychological symptoms.
A new study found that traumatic grief reactions in youth post-9/11 warrant separate clinical attention. The study, published in the Journal of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, identified a distinct bereavement-related disorder that captures maladaptive reactions after 9/11.
SourceElsevier·JournalJournal of the American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry·DateOct 1, 2019
A study from Finland found that the proportion of adolescents diagnosed with depression in specialized services has been increasing, largely due to an earlier age of diagnosis. The increase in service use poses a burden on specialized mental health services as they provide evidence-based treatment for a growing patient population.
SourceUniversity of Turku·JournalNordic Journal of Psychiatry·DateSep 11, 2019
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A new study developed a blood-based biomarker panel that can diagnose posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in male combat veterans with 77% accuracy. The panel uses genomic, metabolic, and protein biomarkers to identify genetic and cellular changes associated with PTSD.
SourceNYU Langone Health / NYU Grossman School of Medicine·JournalMolecular Psychiatry·DateSep 9, 2019
A study published in JAMA Psychiatry found that differences between people with autism and the general population are shrinking over time. The researchers believe that changes in diagnostic criteria, such as a shift from lack of interest in others to simply having fewer friends, are contributing to the apparent increase in prevalence
SourceUniversity of Montreal·JournalJAMA Psychiatry·DateAug 21, 2019
A study published in Biological Psychiatry found that relatives of patients with schizophrenia and bipolar disorder have unique brain abnormalities, despite symptom overlap. The findings suggest that familial risk for these disorders influences brain development already early in life.
SourceElsevier·JournalBiological Psychiatry·DateAug 20, 2019
A University of Cincinnati study found that abnormal thyroid function is present in just over 6% of psychiatrically hospitalized youth. The research suggests that targeted screening should focus on patients with a family history of thyroid disease, recent weight gain, or treatment with specific medications.
SourceUniversity of Cincinnati·JournalJournal of Clinical Psychiatry·DateAug 6, 2019
Researchers identified a link between the kappa opioid receptor and naltrexone's effectiveness in reducing craving and consumption in heavy drinkers. The study suggests that individuals with more kappa opioid receptors may not respond to naltrexone treatment, highlighting the need for personalized treatment approaches.
SourceElsevier·JournalBiological Psychiatry·DateAug 6, 2019
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A review of clinical trials published in top psychology and psychiatry journals found that more than half of the abstracts contained 'spin' - exaggerating the clinical significance of a particular treatment without statistics to back it up. This practice raises concerns about its impact on doctors' treatment decisions.
SourceBMJ Group·JournalBMJ Evidence-Based Medicine·DateAug 5, 2019
Researchers are investigating how to make talk therapy treatment more accessible to all women, particularly those with mild to severe symptoms. The study aims to determine the effectiveness of non-specialist delivered interventions, such as nurses trained to deliver behavioral activation therapy, in improving mental health outcomes.
SourceUniversity of North Carolina Health Care·DateJul 24, 2019
The University of Pittsburgh's new Bioengineering in Psychiatry Training Program aims to prepare students with engineering and quantitative science backgrounds for careers in mental health research. The program will focus on neuroimaging, neurostimulation, and neural engineering to address key areas of mental health research.
A new study published in Psychiatry Research has concluded that psychiatric diagnoses are scientifically worthless as tools for identifying discrete mental health disorders. The study found significant overlap in symptoms between diagnoses and highlighted the limitations of diagnostic manuals such as the DSM.
SourceUniversity of Liverpool·JournalPsychiatry Research·DateJul 8, 2019
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A new study found that early and regular cannabis use by youth is associated with alterations in brain circuits that support cognitive control. Chronic cannabis use may lead to reduced activation in the frontostriatal circuits that govern cognitive control and conflict resolution.
SourceElsevier·JournalJournal of the American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry·DateJun 20, 2019
A new study published in JAMA Psychiatry found that growing up in poverty and experiencing traumatic events accelerates puberty, brain maturation, and mental health disorders. Poverty was associated with increased psychiatric symptoms and cognitive deficits, while trauma showed large effects on mood/anxiety and psychosis.
SourceUniversity of Pennsylvania School of Medicine·JournalJAMA Psychiatry·DateMay 30, 2019
Researchers found that children with an immigrant father were two times more likely to be diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) than those with two Finnish parents. The study highlights the importance of schools and clinicians becoming aware of intergenerational trauma transmission.
SourceUniversity of Turku·JournalJournal of Affective Disorders·DateMay 9, 2019
A recent study published in Biological Psychiatry has discovered a relationship between the anti-stress brain chemical nociceptin and PTSD symptom severity. Women with less severe PTSD symptoms had fewer receptors for the chemical in regions of the brain involved in the threat alarm system, suggesting a potential marker for resilience.
SourceElsevier·JournalBiological Psychiatry·DateApr 30, 2019
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Researchers created a web-based training program for psychiatry residents on tobacco use assessment and intervention. The course improved residents' knowledge and motivation to address patients' tobacco addiction.
SourceRutgers University·JournalAmerican Journal on Addictions·DateApr 22, 2019
A new method calculates aggregated genetic risk for depression, identifying young people at highest risk before symptoms emerge. The polygenic risk score is linked to childhood abuse, offering hope for targeted interventions and prevention strategies.
SourceLudwig-Maximilians-Universität München·JournalAmerican Journal of Psychiatry·DateApr 8, 2019
A case-control study found a strong link between daily cannabis use and psychosis, with high potency cannabis increasing the risk even more. The study estimated that one in five new cases of psychosis may be linked to daily cannabis use, highlighting potential public health implications for changes in cannabis legislation.
SourceThe Lancet·JournalThe Lancet Psychiatry·DateMar 19, 2019
A study published in the Journal of Neurology, Neurosurgery and Psychiatry found increased connectivity between motor regions and the multimodal integration network in patients with FND. Symptom severity also correlated with increased coupling between the insula and the amygdala, which improved response to treatment.
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A double-blind controlled trial of TNS found significant reductions in ADHD symptoms and associated improvements in brain functioning. The study, published in the Journal of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, suggests that TNS has great potential as an additional option for managing ADHD.
SourceElsevier·JournalJournal of the American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry·DateMar 12, 2019
Researchers at IU School of Medicine have developed a cutting-edge blood test to help accurately diagnose military veterans and others with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). The test can identify individuals at risk or experiencing severe stress disorders, enabling targeted treatments and prevention strategies.
SourceIndiana University·JournalMolecular Psychiatry·DateMar 12, 2019
The revised guidelines address pharmacogenetics, diagnosis of mental disorders with new molecular genetic technologies, and ethical challenges of genetic testing in psychiatric patients. Key findings include a lack of consensus on CNV testing in adults with mental illness and the need for more research to identify relevant genes.
SourceThe International Society of Psychiatric Genetics·DateMar 11, 2019
Deep brain stimulation (DBS) of the ventral capsule (VC) or anteromedial subthalamic nucleus (amSTN) reduced OCD symptoms to a similar extent, but produced distinct effects on specific symptoms. VC stimulation improved mood, while amSTN stimulation improved cognitive flexibility.
SourceElsevier·JournalBiological Psychiatry·DateMar 7, 2019
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A new study reveals that the menstrual cycle phase may contribute to differences between men and women in cocaine seeking and vulnerability to relapse after quitting. Female rats exhibited stronger cravings for cocaine during estrus, a phase associated with ovulation, compared to non-estrus.
SourceElsevier·JournalBiological Psychiatry·DateMar 5, 2019
A meta-analysis of multiple studies identifies hundreds of gene variants contributing to Tourette's syndrome, with more severe symptoms associated with increased risk variants. The study suggests a continuous spectrum of tic disorders and raises the possibility of predicting TS development in children with mild tics.
SourceMassachusetts General Hospital·JournalAmerican Journal of Psychiatry·DateMar 1, 2019
A new Prediction Risk Score developed by researchers predicts suicidal behavior more accurately than psychiatric diagnoses alone. The score combines factors such as depressive symptom severity, variability, and childhood abuse to identify high-risk individuals.
SourceUniversity of Pittsburgh·JournalJAMA Psychiatry·DateFeb 27, 2019
A new study published in JAMA Psychiatry found that combining antidepressants with antipsychotic drugs may have benefits for individuals with schizophrenia. The research suggests that antidepressant use can reduce the risk of hospitalization by 16% compared to antipsychotics and by 22% compared to benzodiazepines.
SourceColumbia University Irving Medical Center·JournalJAMA Psychiatry·DateFeb 20, 2019
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Researchers at Indiana University School of Medicine have made a breakthrough in developing a blood test that can objectively determine the severity of pain in patients. The test, led by psychiatrist Alexander Niculescu, uses biomarkers found in the blood to match with potential treatment options.
SourceIndiana University·JournalMolecular Psychiatry·DateFeb 13, 2019
A comprehensive analysis of medications prescribed for children and adolescents with anxiety disorders found SSRIs to be the most effective and best-tolerated treatment. The study examined over a dozen medications from 22 randomized controlled trials, providing guidance for clinicians in selecting evidence-based medication treatments.
SourceUniversity of Cincinnati·JournalJournal of Clinical Psychiatry·DateFeb 1, 2019
A recent study published in the Journal of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry found a significant association between tobacco use and paranoid experiences in adolescents. The study, which used data from over 3,700 twin pairs, suggested that genetic influences played a key role in this link.
SourceElsevier·JournalJournal of the American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry·DateJan 25, 2019
A genome-wide study found that copy number variants (CNVs) are more closely associated with a 'schizophrenia-like' bipolar disorder subtype than the broader form of bipolar disorder. This suggests a distinct mechanism underlying the biology of schizoaffective disorder, which shares symptoms with schizophrenia.
SourceElsevier·JournalBiological Psychiatry·DateJan 24, 2019
A UK study found lower cognitive scores and earlier dementia diagnoses in Asian and Black patients compared to White patients. The research highlights the need for tailored prevention initiatives and early diagnosis across ethnic groups.
SourceWiley·JournalInternational Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry·DateJan 24, 2019
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A mouse model of traumatic memory found that male mice recall fear-related memories better than female mice due to natural activation of cyclin dependent kinase 5 (Cdk5) in males. Artificial activation of Cdk5 reduced the strength of fear memories in female mice, highlighting sex differences in how fear is remembered.
SourceElsevier·JournalBiological Psychiatry·DateJan 17, 2019
A study found that therapists can improve treatment outcomes for adolescents with depression by regularly assessing symptoms and augmenting treatment. Implementing this approach led to better symptom reduction compared to waiting until Week 8, according to a 16-week sequential multiple assignment randomized trial.
SourceElsevier·JournalJournal of the American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry·DateJan 9, 2019
A recent study by UNIGE and HUG researchers found that people's confidence in interpreting others' emotions is often skewed by their personal experiences. The study used functional MRI to examine brain activity during emotional recognition, revealing that areas of the brain linked to autobiographical memory play a key role in determini...
SourceUniversité de Genève·JournalSocial Cognitive and Affective Neuroscience·DateDec 21, 2018
Researchers discovered that genetically vulnerable mice exposed to marijuana showed increased inflammation in brain cells linked to serious mental illnesses. The study suggests that marijuana's brain-damaging effects may be more pronounced in teens with a specific genetic mutation.
SourceJohns Hopkins Medicine·JournalBiological Psychology·DateDec 17, 2018
Researchers have identified a single mutation in the MAPT gene as the culprit behind inherited frontotemporal dementia, leading to impaired communication between brain neurons and neurodegeneration. The study offers new potential treatment targets for both this condition and Alzheimer's disease.
SourceWashU Medicine·JournalTranslational Psychiatry·DateDec 13, 2018
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A new digital software tool, THINC-it, evaluates cognitive functions of severely depressed people and provides an accurate measure of patients' cognitive difficulties. The research assessed the tool's effectiveness in checking the cognitive function of 127 life-long sufferers of MDD.
SourceUniversity of Adelaide·JournalJournal of Clinical Psychiatry·DateDec 11, 2018
The five-year study will investigate the use of electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) to treat severe agitation and aggression in people with Alzheimer's disease. Researchers will compare ECT treatment plus standard therapies to standard therapies alone for individuals with moderate-to-severe Alzheimer's dementia.
A study in Biological Psychiatry found that individuals with childhood maltreatment have altered brain networks, but those who are resilient may have additional changes that compensate for the effects of maltreatment. These changes can help predict susceptibility or resilience to psychiatric symptoms.
SourceElsevier·JournalBiological Psychiatry·DateDec 6, 2018
Researchers at The Ohio State University found that eliminating microglia can reverse some aspects of stress sensitization, but not increased anxiety. Microglia hold unique signatures of chronic stress and play a critical role in the recurrence of anxiety after chronic stress.
SourceElsevier·JournalBiological Psychiatry·DateDec 4, 2018
Researchers analyzed brain scans from hundreds of people with OCD, finding that brains get stuck in a loop of 'wrongness' and have trouble stopping repetitive behaviors. The study identifies specific brain areas and processes linked to OCD, setting the stage for new therapy targets.
SourceMichigan Medicine - University of Michigan·JournalBiological Psychiatry·DateNov 29, 2018
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A new study highlights the need for a shift in mental health provision based on public views and individual perspectives. Mental health professionals should adapt their practice to acknowledge patients' beliefs and preferences, rather than relying on assumed assumptions.
SourceUniversity of Bath·JournalSocial Theory & Health·DateNov 21, 2018
A study published in the American Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry found that video chat technology, such as Skype, significantly reduces the risk of depression among older adults. Researchers compared four online communication technologies and discovered that video chat had almost half the estimated probability of depressive symptoms.
SourceOregon Health & Science University·JournalAmerican Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry·DateNov 19, 2018
Researchers at University of Utah Health identified four gene changes linked to increased suicide risk in high-risk families. These findings may lead to new treatments for those who suffer from mental health issues.
SourceUniversity of Utah Health·JournalMolecular Psychiatry·DateNov 19, 2018
A study published in Biological Psychiatry found that exposure to early life violence accelerates biological aging, including pubertal development, while deprivation-related adversity leads to delayed pubertal development. Children who experienced violence showed signs of accelerated epigenetic aging and increased symptoms of depression.
SourceElsevier·JournalBiological Psychiatry·DateNov 1, 2018
New reviews on symptom stability over time for bipolar disorder and psychotic disorders highlight the importance of diagnostic accuracy for prognosis and treatment. Diagnostic instability is associated with factors such as extreme age, female sex, and substance abuse, emphasizing the need for enhanced tools to quantify risk.
SourceWolters Kluwer Health·JournalHarvard Review of Psychiatry·DateOct 30, 2018
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A study found that one month of abstinence from cannabis improved memory functions among adolescents and young adults, including the ability to learn and recall new information. Cognitive improvement occurred largely during the first week of abstinence, suggesting that abstaining from cannabis helps young people learn efficiently.
SourceMassachusetts General Hospital·JournalJournal of Clinical Psychiatry·DateOct 30, 2018